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Do you really need a wrongful death lawyer for a wrongful death in Palm Desert?  As a Palm Desert wrongful death lawyer, I’m often asked by family members who have lost a loved one in a wrongful death auto accident in areas such as Palm Desert, whether it’s right to make a wrongful death claim.

What I usually tell clients who have lost a loved one in Palm Desert and throughout Southern California, as a wrongful death lawyer, is that if they believe that their loved one would have wanted them to be well cared for and the death of their loved one was unfair or unjust, they should make a claim.

While it’s true that no amount of money will ever make up for the loss of someone you love, it’s not right that an insurance company which insured against such an event happening should keep money that would otherwise go to the family of the person who has passed away.

While a lawsuit, by virtue of the court rules, must name the other driver or the person who caused the death of a loved one, if they are insured, it is the insurance company that steps into a court action in Palm Desert and both defends that person and pays any judgment or settlement.

If the person who caused the death of another in Palm Desert is uninsured, I don’t believe that the family who lost someone should go after the other uninsured driver just out of revenge.

Besides the fact that it will be costly to do so, it is also just too easy for a person who has been sued and who has no insurance to avoid paying any judgment by hiding their money, declaring bankruptcy or moving to a state like Texas or Florida where a home can be homesteaded and thereby protect a large amount of money.

But assuming that the person who caused the death of your family member was insured, think about whether your loved one would have wanted you to be taken care of and happy in coming years. While a wrongful death claim sometimes can’t be settled without litigation, when that litigation is over, there is usually some closure and a great relief that may not be there if you just continue to think about how unfair your loved one’s death was.

Never let any friends or neighbors push you into something you’re not ready for. Let your friends know that you are still grieving and that you will do or not do what you feel is right when you are ready to face that hurdle. If they are truly your friends, they should know that they need to give you some space and time to grasp and deal with the loss you are faced with.

In California, you have a two year statute of limitations to file a wrongful death lawsuit. This is the same whether you live in Palm Desert or anywhere in California.  But you have only six months to file a claim if a public entity is involved and delay in speaking with an attorney can make it difficult to obtain evidence such as vehicle skid marks after it rains.

In Palm Desert, no attorney or lawyer will work harder on your behalf in California if you have lost a loved one due to the negligence or wrongful act of another, than Palm Desert Wrongful Death Attorney Sebastian Gibson.

When the loss of a loved one has just occurred, it is difficult to think about taking action against the wrongful party that has caused your loss. However, when you are ready to discuss your loss, no matter where you are in California, in the Inland Empire or in the upper desert, we’re here for you.

There are few areas of the law as difficult to handle or as emotionally charged as a wrongful death case in California.

Palm Desert wrongful death attorney Sebastian Gibson has been practicing personal injury and wrongful death law for over 25 years. While many attorneys find this area of law too complex or emotional, Sebastian Gibson has been able to represent his clients with that perfect mix of professionalism and caring that allows his clients to know how much he cares about their well being yet still bring the knowledge and experience to the table when dealing with insurance companies.

The law provides specific rules as to which relatives may bring a wrongful death action. Generally, they are the surviving spouse, and children of the decedent. If none exist, the state determines who are the decedent’s closest heirs. As soon as an heir is found that qualifies under this line of progression, his or her claim will generally cut off the claims of others below them.

The damages in a wrongful death action in California depend much upon the closeness of the relationship as well, and upon the amount of support the relatives were receiving from the decedent.

Damages in a wrongful death action include the loss of love, comfort, affection and support of the decedent, the value of any household services the decedent would have provided in the future and the value of any financial support the claimant would have received from the decedent.

A survival action in the courts in Palm Desert may also be brought for the economic damages the decedent may have incurred before death.

Finally, a claim for punitive damages may also be brought in certain circumstances which can greatly add to the recovery that can be sought by the claimants.

If you've lost a loved one as the result of the intentional or negligent act of another anywhere in Palm Desert, call wrongful death attorney Sebastian Gibson today for a free consultation. Wrongful death cases are handled by Sebastian Gibson on a contingency basis.

When you suffer the loss of someone you love, you need to grieve. We understand that. When you are ready to talk about what happened, call us.

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